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Post by gomcse2002 on Apr 27, 2015 12:11:40 GMT -5
Hello to all
I will be travelling to Tokyo for 6 days 5 nights with my girl friend next week (May 5). How much cash of yen would you recommend to buy ?
I already paid for my hotel and wifi rental.
Please kindly advise ASAP.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Apr 27, 2015 13:40:38 GMT -5
If you bring cash, make sure your currency conversions are done at the bank, not a street vendor. That way you will get the best exchange rate. Remember cash talks and may get you a deal on something.
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Post by Lejam on Apr 27, 2015 15:35:50 GMT -5
And in Tokyo you don't need to buy a JR pass for transport.
Only good if you stay a week and travel from Tokyo as a basecamp to area outside.
Shinkansen can give you nice country side woth lots of traditions.
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Post by Philo Beddoe on Apr 27, 2015 20:50:55 GMT -5
Might be helpful to know what you plan on doing and buying...cause if you're not going to a place like Akihabara to shop then I would say your cash requirement goes down substantially.
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Post by Gold on Apr 28, 2015 15:00:18 GMT -5
Oh, nice topic, I'm actually going to Japan too this year (finally! After years of saving up lol  ) and this topic was something I planned to start, too. Hmm so exchange rates are better at banks? That's good to know, here in the Philippines the rates are better at the vendors. Gold |
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Apr 28, 2015 20:06:57 GMT -5
Oh, nice topic, I'm actually going to Japan too this year (finally! After years of saving up lol ) and this topic was something I planned to start, too. Hmm so exchange rates are better at banks? That's good to know, here in the Philippines the rates are better at the vendors. Gold Generally in tourist heavy areas, rates at national banks are better. I was told that many times by an Italian professor who traveled to Italy 4+ times a year. He told us if we are there to never use the vendors because the rates are miles above what is correct. As long as the banks aren't shady, you should do better there than the street vendors. You can also exchange currency before you leave at most banks in your country where you have an account but they sometimes need advance notice for certain currency (and others they don't offer exchange for at all). I am not sure if a country's embassy in the country you visit (assuming it's near where you are) offers currency exchange. That's usually a bank only type thing. |
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